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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 08:43 AM
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Boyland Nissan in Macomb

They rock. Just ask for the before/after print-outs and they will do that for you. I got my alignment there after my COBB spring install. They have an excellent machine there, excellent service manager, excellent master mechanic). They may even take you back and show you exactly what they did.

BELLE TIRE SUCKS ***. They f-ed up my rims and I will never take my car to ANY of their shi++y *** **** poor crappy f-ing shops.

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Does anyone have any direct experience with any metro-detroit alignment shops? I have tried the typical local shops (tire shops, tuffy, etc). They always claimed my car was too low for their racks. Finally I found a place that would do it and I think they completely bullsh1tted me. They didn't show me any print outs of the specs when I asked for them. They acted like they had no idea what I was talking about.

My car is lowered on Tanabe GF210 springs. I just recently purchased the SPC rear camber kit. I am looking for a good shop that is going to be wiling to work with me. I want then to show me the print outs before thy do the alignment and after.

I am going through rear tires like mad. I love the look, but I want to get the rear camber dialed in. Does anyone have any suggestions for rear camber angles? I do 5 or so OTD's per year. So I am looking for a good balance between tire wear and handling.

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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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I've been a member of the Windy City Z Club and the Smoky Mountain Z Clubs in the past. Has anyone organized a club for the Motor City? I'd be happy to help if anyone is interested. (I've pulled together fun runs for the RX8 clubs and meets for Toyota Solara forums. <That was a while ago!> )

Looking forward to the next local meet.
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Phreakdout
New Michigan Member: LINK TO INTRO PAGE

Brian
Ypsilanti
'04 350ZR

I've been a member of the Windy City Z Club and the Smoky Mountain Z Clubs in the past. Has anyone organized a club for the Motor City? I'd be happy to help if anyone is interested. (I've pulled together fun runs for the RX8 clubs and meets for Toyota Solara forums. <That was a while ago!> )

Looking forward to the next local meet.
Welcome! The couple Detroit threads in the regional section on here are where most Detroit area Z's post for local stuff, from what I'v seen at least. There is niodetroit.com, but it's fairly new and there isn't too much action on there. It's also for all Nissan's/Infiniti's, not just Z's. Anyways, I guess I'll be the first to say good luck with the car!
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 04:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Yancy
Finally broke down and picked up a new DD. 20 inch Gloss Black Volk GT30's and Tein springs on the way from Forged Performance. Tint going on next Saturday and Bat overlays should arrive next week as well. I'm leaving the engine and mechanics of this car alone.......................well, maybe..........

Your Z looks pretty cool

What exactly is the color you put on that?
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 05:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Phreakdout
New Michigan Member: LINK TO INTRO PAGE

Brian
Ypsilanti
'04 350ZR

I've been a member of the Windy City Z Club and the Smoky Mountain Z Clubs in the past. Has anyone organized a club for the Motor City? I'd be happy to help if anyone is interested. (I've pulled together fun runs for the RX8 clubs and meets for Toyota Solara forums. <That was a while ago!> )

Looking forward to the next local meet.
Welcome! Hope we don't scare you away too much
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 05:08 AM
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Welcome to the club!
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Shiawase
Welcome! Hope we don't scare you away too much
Ha-ha! No, not at all.

I see a few of you are up near Nissan in Farmington Hills. Any employees here?

I work for a Japanese Trading company just down the block on 12 mile and Farmington. If you see a red 350ZR running around, feel free to wave. (Please use more than one finger when waving)
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Phreakdout
Ha-ha! No, not at all.

I see a few of you are up near Nissan in Farmington Hills. Any employees here?

I work for a Japanese Trading company just down the block on 12 mile and Farmington. If you see a red 350ZR running around, feel free to wave. (Please use more than one finger when waving)
I work in Southfield (10 and Telegraph area), but I live the M5 exit and Grand River. I'm a Silver Z. Hopefully I'll see you around :P
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 08:27 AM
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I'm finally getting my Nismo LSD with the 3.9 final drive installed tonight at Speed Industry !!! So pumped about it right now. I'm sure I'll have a little review of it to post when it's done.
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 08:42 AM
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^^^ What?????????????
My car is already there having some work done tonight

They only have one tech......

I think your car might be there for a few days, diff installs take time
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 09:54 AM
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^^^^^^^what he said. Unless you're swapping the entire pumpkin with a new entire pumkin, that's going to take about 2 days worth of full work. Just my 2 cents though.

Dil.........what work is your car getting? Is one of your turbo's leaking oil?
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 10:16 AM
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^^ No I need to replace my clutch fork
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 10:25 AM
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Welcome to the New Guys.
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by D350Z10
^^^ What?????????????
My car is already there having some work done tonight

They only have one tech......

I think your car might be there for a few days, diff installs take time
Yah, I saw your car there yesterday when I was dropping off the diff for him to take a look at. He was saying how it's the week of Z drivetrain stuff. I am swapping an already assembled new pumpkin that I bought with the new final drive already in it from a member on here. Jan told me he was hoping to have it done tonight, but worst case it would be done tomorrow. Hopefully he's not underestimating the time too bad.
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 02:56 PM
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If any of you guys have a stock exhaust that you are willing to sell let me know, need one ASAP.

Or if you have access to a welder and can weld a exhaust hanger back on that would be helpful too.

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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 03:17 PM
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i'll be at speed industry tomorow as well . i'm renting the dyno there to do some tuning if you guys have time stop by and say hi .
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 07:23 PM
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Billy, what time u gonna be there?
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 12:18 PM
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Anyone up for OU meet tonight
I know me, shifty and Johnny are going to go up there.
Billy hope you can make it afet your tune.

Hope to see some of you up there!

P.S. my test pipes and exhaust are going to be for sale here soon.
Some things have come up and we are getting rid of the Z.... :-(
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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Well I was at speed industries today and got the chance to see Jermaine tuning Billy's car. Im not gonna say any numbers, I let Billy tell people if he wishes... but that little thing screamed!

Billy I have a video if you want me to post it.

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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 04:17 AM
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AJ... ????? Getting rid of the Z ?????

That's too bad unless your picking up something like a G37....

PM me about the exhaust.... I'm interested. If you still have TPs that'll fit an '06 I may be interested in those as well. Please let me know or put me on the wait list. Thanks
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